Catecholamine, any of various naturally occurring amines that function as neurotransmitters and hormones within the body. Catecholamines are characterized by a catechol group (a benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups) to which is attached an amine (nitrogen-containing) group. Among the catecholamines are dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). 1  All catecholamines are synthesized from the amino acid l-tyrosine according to the following sequence: tyrosine â dopa (dihydroxyphenylalanine) â dopamine â norepinephrine (noradrenaline) â epinephrine (adrenaline).
The name Maheen is of Persian origin. The meaning of Maheen is greatest. Maheen is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ma-heen.
Mafatu's name means Stout Heart. In the Polynesian village of Hikueru where Mafatu lives, the people worship courage. It is with pride that Tavana Nui, the Great Chief of the tribe, christens his son Stout Heart. But when he is a toddler, Mafatu and his mother are caught in a great hurricane. The two are swept out to sea, and as he clings to his mother's neck while the valiant woman uses all her strength... Mafatu's name means Stout Heart.